Edwin F. "Ed" Murphy
About Edwin F. Murphy
Edwin F. Murphy is a lawyer based in Naples, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Edwin F. Murphy is recognized in the following practice area:
- Naples, Florida
- Family Law
Current Firm: Long, Murphy & Zung PA
Education: Quinnipiac University, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Naples, FL
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